Channapatna’s Wooden Wonders: the GI-Tagged Toys of Karnataka

In the heart of Karnataka’s Ramanagara district lies Channapatna, a town known as “Gombegala Ooru,” or “Toy Town.” Here, for generations, skilled artisans have crafted exquisite wooden toys, bursting with color and steeped in tradition. But what elevates these beyond ordinary playthings is their prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This...

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A Tapestry of Woven Dreams: Unveiling the Enchanting World of Tant Jamdani

In the heart of Bengal, where the Ganges River gracefully meanders, lies a tradition of exquisite craftsmanship that has captivated the world for centuries – the art of Tant Jamdani. This intricate weaving technique, passed down through generations of master weavers, transforms the humble cotton thread into a symphony of...

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A Handwoven Journey: Unveiling the Exquisite world of Khadi

Khadi, the very word conjures images of a bygone era, of skilled hands spinning tales onto fabric. It’s more than just a textile; it’s a philosophy, a story of self-reliance and sustainable living, deeply woven into the fabric of India’s heritage. Today, let’s embark on a journey to explore the...

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ESG: What gets measured – gets managed

ESG reporting, or the disclosure of a company’s environmental, social, and governance practices, is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. It allows companies to be transparent about their impact on the world, and to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions. By disclosing their ESG practices, these...

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Wall Warli Painting At Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Bungalow

Tisser has worked dedicatedly to further the cause of women empowerment and supporting women. It is your support that gives us the strength to work towards our goals. It is your belief and trust in Tisser that helps us reach more artisans and women to empower. Meet our women who...

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U.S. Consulate General’s Visit To Tisser

Tisser⁩ Our prestigious associations efforts to further the cause of women entrepreneurship, women empowerment makes Tisser what it is today, if we collectively come together and make a firm choice of choosing handmade, handcrafted, slowfashion products from artisan clusters rather than only big conglomerates, our rich art and culture can...

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Why Our Rural Communities Need to Be Vocationally Trained

Why Our Rural Communities Need to Be Vocationally Trained? When we asked our LinkedIn community of Tisser India, what is most integral for the growth of women in rural communities amongst the options of community growth, enabling migration to cities, providing academic education and vocational training, a majority of people...

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What Do Women in Rural Communities Want

Women need opportunities to sustain themselves. There are more opportunities created and utilised in urban landscapes than rural communities, this needs to change for better. While there has always been a conversation around what women want, there hardly has been a conversation of the same women devoid of a stand,...

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How you can help the Handicraft Industry

The new normal after the pandemic has brought light to many issues which existed in brought daylight before, one of it is the unorganized sector of Indian Handicrafts and art communities which suffered due to the erratic drop in orders. We all see the floating hashtags on social media, #VocalForLocal,#HandmadeWithLove,#Supportartisanbut...

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An ode to Warli Community

Some art forms live on to tell its story, warli art is one such art form. In olden days when Warli community was flourishing and their presence was formerly observed in the Maharashtra-Gujarat belt, Warliart was done on walls on special occasions. Did you know that the paintings were authentically...

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